This study dwells predominantly on the teaching strategies employed by Graphic
Design teachers and the learning outcomes of their students. The study purposefully
examines the pedagogical approaches of teachers, considering the limited resources
available, and how they affect students’ acquisition of concepts and skills. Observation,
interviews and questionnaires were the instruments used for collecting pertinent data.
Having gathered substantial data from the target teachers and their students in eight
Senior High Schools in the Kumasi metropolis, it was evident that there were
inadequate professional graphic design teachers, lack of studios, computer laboratory,
equipment and other facilities for the execution of Graphic Design works. Besides, the
lecture method of teaching was mainly employed by the teachers, and this affected the
students’ skills acquisition and academic achievements. It was also observed that there
were no Ghana Education Service (GES) recommended text books for the teaching of
Graphic Design and teachers had to depend on unapproved books published by
individuals for the teaching of the subject. Lack of these material resources, coupled
with incompetent use of some relevant design software and incomprehensive evaluation
criteria by the teachers, students’ learning outcomes were found to have been affected
negatively.

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Article published in International Journal of Innovative Research & Development, 2012. Also available at www.ijird.com